Enrollment
509
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oak Park, IL
Irving Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Irving Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172925003063
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Irving Elem School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Oak Park · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 509
- students enrolled
Irving Elem School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Irving Elem School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Oak Park, IL.
School address
District: Oak Park Esd 97 · Illinois
NCES ID 172925003063 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Irving Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Irving Elem School
Irving Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Oak Park, Illinois, enrolling 509 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 509 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
12.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Oak Park Esd 97 spends $22,057 per pupil, 29% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Oak Park's elementary schools, it stands alongside Abraham Lincoln Elem School (580 students): Irving Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12:1 vs 11.8:1).
Oak Park Esd 97 also operates Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School (947 students) and Percy Julian Middle School (927 students) alongside Irving Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Irving Elem School compares
Irving Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
509
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 27% in Illinois - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$22,057
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 509 Top 29% in Illinois - larger than 71% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 44.0
Students per teacher 12:1 -14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 172925003063
Student demographics
White 52.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
African American 14.8%
Two or More 13.0%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 52.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Irving Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 12.6%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oak Park Esd 97, which includes Irving Elem School.
$22,057
Per student
+29%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.4%
State 29.7%
Federal 2.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Irving Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Percy Julian Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oliver W Holmes Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Irving Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar elementary schools in Oak Park
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Irving Elem School
How many students attend Irving Elem School?
Irving Elem School has 509 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oak Park, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Irving Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Irving Elem School is 12:1, which is 14% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Irving Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Irving Elem School is White at 52.2% of enrollment, in Oak Park, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Irving Elem School?
Irving Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Irving Elem School rank among elementary schools in Oak Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Irving Elem School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Oak Park, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Oak Park on the city page.
Is Irving Elem School a good school?
Irving Elem School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Oak Park Esd 97?
Besides Irving Elem School, Oak Park Esd 97 also operates Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School (947 students), Percy Julian Middle School (927 students), and Abraham Lincoln Elem School (580 students). See the Oak Park Esd 97 district page for the complete list.